TRAFFIC
Western Cape
Assistant Catering Manager
Empact Group
South African Rand . ZAR 50,000 - 200,000
Job Description
The Main Purpose of the job 
The successful incumbent will be responsible to assist with all food service-related activities which include managing daily operations of the kitchen area, implementation of the production process, managing food/labour costs, and an overall understanding of HACCP.
Education and Experience required:- Relevant tertiary qualification in food and beverage services or culinary arts is compulsory
- Minimum 3 Years of experience of progressive/kitchen management is compulsory
- Experience working within budget guidelines to deliver results is compulsory
- High Volume, complex foodservice operations experience is highly desirable
- Strong knowledge of HSE is advantageous
- Knowledge of the catering environment ranging from fine dining to restaurant dining
- Knowledge of South African and industry-specific laws
- Customer Service Skills
- Management Skills
- Communication Skills
- Exceptional Functions Skills
- Ability to balance the budget and save on soft costs
- Computer literate
- Assist with managing daily operations of the assigned unit.
- Assist with implementation of the production process.
- Assist with managing food/labour costs.
- Overall understanding of HACCP.
- To develop and plan menus.
- Kitchen brigade management.
- Assist in the management of the strategic and day to day operations of the operation.
Job Overview
Date Posted
19 Feb 2026
Salary
South African Rand . ZAR
50,000 - 200,000
Location
Western Cape, South Africa